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Joint PainNCT04764110

Short-term Impact of Cyplexinol® on Self-reported Joint Pain

A study testing Cyplexinol in people with Joint Pain, run by University of Memphis at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

In this study, the impact of 900 mg Cyplexinol® taken daily on joint pain over a period of 15 days in comparison with a placebo will be determined using a cross-over double blind design with a 13 day wash out period. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 30 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Joint Pain
What is being tested?
Cyplexinol
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
18 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
17 Mar 2021to 28 Jan 2022
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 30 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • body mass index (BMI) between 18-29.9 kg/m2 (not obese)
  • no consumption of alcohol-containing beverages within 48 hours of testing
  • experiencing self-reported joint pain with a minimum pain rating of 3/10 for at least the past 30 days
  • engaged in structured exercise 2 or more days per week for the past 6 months or longer
  • a negative verbal pre-study drug screen (alcohol abuse, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opioids, phencyclidine, barbiturates, cotinine), no history of use of illicit drugs or other substances of abuse within 12 months of the screening visit

Who cannot join

  • pregnant
  • tobacco user
  • active infection or illness of any kind
  • rheumatic or osteoarthritic diagnosis
  • Using anti-inflammatory medicines, pain medications, or dietary supplements (or not willing to cease for one-month prior to participation and throughout study)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Center for Nutraceutical and Dietary Supplement Reseach

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38152

Other trials in United States

About this study

Official title: Short-term Impact of Cyplexinol® on Inflammatory Status and Related Measures in Men and Women With Self-reported Joint Pain

In this study, the impact of 900 mg Cyplexinol® taken daily on joint pain over a period of 15 days in comparison with a placebo will be determined using a cross-over double blind design with a 13 day wash out period. In addition, we will measure cytokine production and related variables during the two hour after subjects ingest a single dosage of Cyplexinol® or placebo on days 1 and 15.

Read the detailed description

Chronic inflammation can induce joint pain, which is a common problem among adult men and women. ZyCal Bioceuticals is a manufacturer of natural ingredients and finished nutritional supplements to support bone and joint health in humans. The core ingredient in all ZyCal products is Cyplexinol® (a Bone Morphogenetic Protein [BMP] Complex). BMP complexes have been shown to activate mesenchymal stem cells to help the body regenerate osteoblasts and chondrocytes. BMPs were initially identified in the 1970's as osteogenic factors which stimulate activation, proliferation, and differentiation of osteoprogenitor cells by binding BMP receptors and subsequent signaling through the SMAD pathway. BMPs have also been shown to reduce inflammation and promote healthy inflammatory signaling in joints and other tissues.

Cyplexinol® is delivered in the dietary supplement called Ostinol™, which has been safely used in oral form by thousands of people since 2007 for bone and joint health. Currently Cyplexinol® is considered a dietary supplement ingredient and has been awarded GRAS (generally recognized as safe).

Studies have been conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cyplexinol® as a dietary supplement for joint health (Garian, 2012; Scaffidi, 2017). Dosages of 150mg Cyplexinol® have been compared to a placebo (negative control) alone or in combination with glucosamine /chondroitin in randomized controlled trials for 4 -12 weeks. Endpoints examined have included joint stiffness, inflammation, pain, and overall quality of life. However, to date, no short-term studies have been conducted using Cyplexinol®, nor have any acute studies evaluated the impact of this agent on immune function.

In this study, the impact of 900 mg Cyplexinol® taken daily on joint pain over a period of 15 days in comparison with a placebo will be determined using a cross-over double blind design with a 13 day wash out period. In addition, we will measure cytokine production and related variables during the two hour post ingestion period after subjects ingest a single dosage of Cyplexinol® or placebo on days 1 and 15.

Conditions
Joint Pain
Being tested
Cyplexinol, Placebo
Keywords
Cyplexinol, Inflammation
Medical subject headings
Arthralgia, Inflammation

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • CyplexinolDietary supplement

    partially hydrolyzed Collagen and its associated proteins including Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs)

  • PlaceboOther

    Maltodextrin

Study groups in NCT04764110
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CyplexinolExperimental900 mg daily (2 capsules) for 15 days
Receives: Dietary Supplement: Cyplexinol
PlaceboPlacebo comparator2 capsules daily for 15 days
Receives: Other: Placebo

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. TNF-alpha

    TNF-alpha measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 1

  2. TNF-alpha

    TNF-alpha measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 15

  3. TNF-alpha

    TNF-alpha measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  4. TNF-alpha

    TNF-alpha measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  5. TNF-alpha

    TNF-alpha measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  6. TNF-alpha

    TNF-alpha measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  7. IL-6

    IL-6 measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 1

  8. IL-6

    IL-6 measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 15

  9. IL-6

    IL-6 measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  10. IL-6

    IL-6 measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  11. IL-6

    IL-6 measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  12. IL-6

    IL-6 measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  13. IL-10

    IL-10 measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 1

  14. IL-10

    IL-10 measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 15

  15. IL-10

    IL-10 measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  16. IL-10

    IL-10 measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  17. IL-10

    IL-10 measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  18. IL-10

    IL-10 measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  19. IL-1beta

    IL-1beta measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 1

  20. IL-1beta

    IL-1beta measured in blood

    Measured: baseline of day 15

  21. IL-1beta

    IL-1beta measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  22. IL-1beta

    IL-1beta measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  23. IL-1beta

    IL-1beta measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  24. IL-1beta

    IL-1beta measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  25. osteocalcin

    osteocalcin measured in blood

    Measured: baseline day 1

  26. osteocalcin

    osteocalcin measured in blood

    Measured: baseline day 15

  27. osteocalcin

    osteocalcin measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  28. osteocalcin

    osteocalcin measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  29. osteocalcin

    osteocalcin measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  30. osteocalcin

    osteocalcin measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  31. alkaline phosphatase

    alkaline phosphatase measured in blood

    Measured: baseline day 1

  32. alkaline phosphatase

    alkaline phosphatase measured in blood

    Measured: baseline day 15

  33. alkaline phosphatase

    alkaline phosphatase measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  34. alkaline phosphatase

    alkaline phosphatase measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  35. alkaline phosphatase

    alkaline phosphatase measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  36. alkaline phosphatase

    alkaline phosphatase measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  37. Bone Morphogenetic Protein

    Bone Morphogenetic Protein measured in blood

    Measured: baseline day 1

  38. Bone Morphogenetic Protein

    Bone Morphogenetic Protein measured in blood

    Measured: baseline day 15

  39. Bone Morphogenetic Protein

    Bone Morphogenetic Protein measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  40. Bone Morphogenetic Protein

    Bone Morphogenetic Protein measured in blood

    Measured: 60 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  41. Bone Morphogenetic Protein

    Bone Morphogenetic Protein measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 1

  42. Bone Morphogenetic Protein

    Bone Morphogenetic Protein measured in blood

    Measured: 120 min after treatment ingestion of day 15

  43. Joint pain visual analog scale

    A 100mm visual analog scale will be used to assess joint pain. Scores range from 0 (subject strongly disagreeing with prompt) to 100 (strongly agree).

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment

  44. Joint pain visual analog scale

    A 100mm visual analog scale will be used to assess joint pain. Scores range from 0 (subject strongly disagreeing with prompt) to 100 (strongly agree).

    Measured: Day 15 of treatment

  45. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    The WOMAC measures five items for pain (score range 0-20), two for stiffness (score range 0-8), and 17 for functional limitation (score range 0-68) with 0 being none and high values being most.

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment

  46. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)

    The WOMAC measures five items for pain (score range 0-20), two for stiffness (score range 0-8), and 17 for functional limitation (score range 0-68) with 0 being none and high values being most.

    Measured: Day 15 of treatment

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Dietary intake

    Dietary intake of subjects for 3-days prior to testing days analyzed using Food Processor Pro software for total calories, macro- and micro-nutrient composition

    Measured: Day 1 of treatment

  2. Dietary intake

    Dietary intake of subjects for 3-days prior to testing days analyzed using Food Processor Pro software for total calories, macro- and micro-nutrient composition

    Measured: Day 15 of treatment

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted21 Feb 2021
  2. Study start17 Mar 2021
  3. Primary completion28 Jan 2022
  4. Study completion28 Jan 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Model description
Double-blind, randomized, control
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
18 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04764110
Sponsor's protocol ID
PRO-FY2021-6
Status last verified
Aug 2022
First submitted
18 Feb 2021
Last updated
22 Aug 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Cyplexinol in people with Joint Pain, run by University of Memphis at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

TNF-alpha (time frame: baseline of day 1). The study lists 46 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Aug 2022; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.

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